Efo riro

Efo riro

Type	Dish
Place of origin	Yorubaland(Western Nigeria)
Region or state	Nigeria
Main ingredients	stockfish,Scotch bonnets (atarado), tatashe (red bell pepper), onionscrayfish,water,palm oil,red onion,leaf vegetables,othervegetables,seasonings,meat
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Efo riro(Yoruba:ẹ̀fọ́ riro) is avegetable soupand a native soup of theYoruba peopleofSouth West Nigeriaand other parts ofYorubaland.The two vegetables most commonly used to prepare thesoupareCelosia argentea(ṣọkọ̀ yòkòtò)andAmaranthus hybridus(ẹ̀fọ́ tẹ̀tẹ̀).The history of Efo riro is deeply rooted in theYoruba culture.It was traditionally prepared with the locally grown vegetables,meat,fish, and a mixture of spices. The choice of vegetables and proteins varies based on personal preference and regional availability. The most commonly used vegetables arespinach,pumpkin leaves, orsorrel leaves,often combined withbell peppers,chili peppers,and onions.

Efo riro is a staple in Yoruba land and is often served at home and duringtraditional ceremonies.It is typically eaten withiyan,fufu, eba,amala,or other types ofokeleor "swallow" foods.Over time, the popularity of Efo riro has spread across Nigeria and beyond, with many variations of the dish emerging.